Beyond its culinary use, ukpo is also valued for its nutritional benefits, including potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s often preferred over other thickeners like achi or cocoyam for its unique taste and consistency
Ukpo (Soup Thickener)
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Free Shipping on orders above £11Ukpo soup thickener is a traditional ingredient derived from the seeds of the Mucuna sloanei plant, commonly known as ukpo, abachi, or oruru in various parts of Nigeria. These seeds are hard, round legumes that are cracked, boiled, dehulled, and ground into a fine powder to create the thickener. When added to soups like Ofe Ukpo or Abachi soup, the powder imparts a smooth, velvety texture and a subtle, earthy flavor. It’s especially popular in southeastern Nigerian cuisine, where it’s used to thicken rich, palm oil-based soups served with swallows like pounded yam or fufu.
